Studio Design Engineer

GM•Pasadena, CA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Studio Design Engineer integrates and balances vehicle models with Design in partnership with Architecture, SMT, Performance, Human Factors, and Manufacturing. Working at the early, systems-level stages of vehicle development, the engineer helps integrate innovative technology and design while balancing customer needs and enabling the design. The role involves creativity, initiative, independent judgment, and collaboration to develop technical solutions to complex vehicle packaging challenges. The engineer creates and refines engineering criteria, develops and evaluates package alternatives, and supports design development through physical and mathematical models, digital and full-scale clay models, clinic properties, and VR/MR mockups. The position also supports customer-focused packaging targets, competitive benchmarking, cross-functional integration, and issue resolution. This is a hybrid role. The selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least three times per week, or at another frequency directed by their manager.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or another relevant degree.
At least 5 years of experience in a related area.
Understanding of engineering theory and principles of automotive design.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others.
Aptitude for integrating complex systems and a passion for design.
High analytical ability in addressing unusual or difficult problems.
Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
Familiarity with manufacturing processes.
Demonstrated CAD skills with Unigraphics systems.
Basic understanding of Engineering Specifications.

Nice To Haves

Coursework or experience in statistics, mechanics of materials, vehicle/occupant packaging, or integrated design.
DFSS Black Belt Certification.

Responsibilities

Create, refine, and finalize engineering criteria in collaboration with creative design.
Lead the creation of integrated technical engineering solutions to resolve packaging issues while protecting design aesthetics, using physical and mathematical models.
Use DFSS methodologies to manage robust design-development trade-offs, considering cost, mass, timing, design for assembly, dimensional variation, and other program imperatives.
Integrate regional and global requirements and develop alternatives to satisfy regional and brand needs.
Communicate with team members to understand and resolve challenges and complexities within the Expert Team meeting for the area of responsibility.
Ensure packaging and Studio models are balanced against customer-facing targets, including spaciousness, visibility, occupant accommodation, storage/SALT, cargo, and access.
Lead cross-functional surface and integration meetings, including CITs and Surface Workgroups.
Lead issue resolution and escalation for the area of responsibility and drive prompt resolution.
Support technical development of design surfaces in digital and full-size or scale clay models, clinic properties, and VR/MR mockups.
Benchmark competitors and ensure the integrated package is competitive in section size, clearances, component locations and size, and functional performance.
Develop meeting agendas and publish minutes.
Create NX models for surface guidance and develop and maintain NX skills.
Incorporate the Voice of the Customer in package design.
Develop space claims and package solutions that meet customer needs while maximizing space utilization.
Support Math Virtual Assessments and Synch Point reviews.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefit options.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts.
Retirement savings plan.
Sickness and accident benefits.
Life insurance.
Paid vacation and holidays.
Tuition assistance programs.
Employee assistance program.
GM vehicle discounts.
Incentive pay program with payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
Relocation benefits for candidates who qualify under company policy.